1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 74

PAS7-Kej I T Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key1 1 (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key 1 is a passive 1 theft-deterrent system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. won't work and fuel won't go to the engine. If someone tries to start your vehicle again uses another key or during this time, thevehicle will not start.This discourages someone from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets an attempt to make in a match. The ignition key must be clean and dry before it's or inserted in the ignition the engine may not start. If the engine does not start and theSECURITY light comes on, the key may be dirtyor wet. Turn the ignition off. Clean and dry the key. Waitabout three minutes and try again. The SECURITY light may remain on during this time. If the starter still won'twork, and the key appears to be clean and dry, waitabout three minutes and try another ignition key.At this time, you may also want to check the fuse (see "Fuses andCircuit Breakers" in the Index). If the starter won't work with the other key, your vehicle needs service. Ifyour vehicle does start, the first ignition key may be faulty. your Buick dealeror a See locksmith who can servicethe PASS-Key 1 . 1 PASS-Key I1 uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle. When the PASS-Key I1 system senses that someone is using the wrong key, shuts down the vehicle's starter it and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter